An open letter from Jeanie Bryson regarding two projects from the late Coleman Mellett

Sadly, today marks the 5 year anniversary of the plane crash that took the life of my beloved husband Coley.  I chose this day of loving remembrance to invite you to celebrate his life with me, by viewing a short film – a preview of the two projects involving Coley’s music that have  been years in the making.  A devoted group of musicians and filmmakers have worked tirelessly to completed the CD of his original music, as well as a full length documentary film about that music.

Please see preview at colemanmellett.com.

Coley’s brother Zeb and I are committed to having both the CD and the film released this year.
Feel free to share the film with those who knew and loved Coley, or those who you feel would appreciate his music and his message.

With Love,

Jeanie

More About Coleman 

Coleman Mellett (1974 –2009) was an American jazz guitarist in Chuck Mangione’s band. He had been scheduled to play with Mangione and the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra on February 13, 2009, but was killed the night before in the crash of Colgan Air Flight 3407 together with fellow band member Gerry Niewood. He was 34.

Mellett lived in East Brunswick Township, New Jersey, with his wife, jazz singer Jeanie Bryson, daughter of Dizzy Gillespie.

Mellett joined Mangione’s band in 1999. In 2007 he released his first solo album, Natural High.